How Cold do Refrigerated Trailers & Freezer Trailers go?

When booking a refrigerated trailer hire or freezer trailer hire, one of the first things customers want to know is: "how cold will it keep my food or drink?". Whether you're storing champagne for a wedding, catering for a festival, or keeping stock safe during an emergency, temperature control is everything.

At Ice Maiden Event Solutions, our chiller trailers are set to industry-standard temperatures for safe food storage:

- Fridge trailers: +2 degrees celcius (range 0 to +10)

- Freezer trailers: -18 degrees celcius (range -20 to 0)

Here's why these temperatures matter and what you can expect.

Chiller Trailers: Perfect for fresh food and drinks.

Our mobile fridge trailers are set at +2 degrees celcius: a temperature that keeps perishable food fresh and safe, whilst ensuring drinks are perfectly chilled.

Ideal for:

• Fresh meat, fish, and dairy products

• Fruit, vegetables and salad

• Soft drinks, wine and champagne

• Prepared dishes that are ready to be served

Why +2 degrees celcius?

At this temperature, harmful bacteria growth is significantly slowed, meaning your food stays safe for longer. It's also comfortably above freezing, so nothing gets icy or loses quality.​​

Freezer Trailers: Deep freeze storage.

Our mobile freezer trailers run at -18 degrees celcius, keeping items frozen solid for extended periods.

Ideal for:

• Frozen meats, seafood and bakery goods

• Ice cream and desserts

• Long term storage of bulk supplies

Why -18 degrees celcius?

This is the standard temperature for commercial freezing used by supermarkets and food distributors. It ensures that food remains frozen to maintain safety, taste and texture until you're ready to thaw and use it.

How to Maintain the Correct Temperature

No matter how cold your fridge and freezer trailer can go, it's important to help it stay there. Here's how:

• Pre-cool: Switch the fridge and freezer trailer on at least 1 hour before loading

• Load quickly: Keep the doors open for the shortest time possible

• Avoid overpacking: Allow air to circulate for even cooling, ensure the unit at the back of the chiller trailer is clear of any stock

• Check temperature: Use the built-in digital display to confirm settings

Why Stable Temperatures Matter

Inconsistent or incorrect temperatures can cause:

• Food spoilage

• Loss of taste and texture

• Safety risks from bacterial growth

With Ice Maiden Event Solutions, you can relax knowing that your chiller trailer hire and freezer trailer hire is pre-set to the correct temperature and regularly maintained to perform at its best.

Whether you need a refrigerated trailer at +2 degrees celcius for fresh event catering, or a freezer trailer at -18 degrees celcius for long term storage, our trailers are ready to deliver reliable temperature control wherever you are.

If you're planning an event, wedding, market, or need emergency cold storage, contact Michaela today for your bespoke quote.